Program Manager (Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health)
University of Pennsylvania

Program Manager (Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Posted Job Title
Program Manager (Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health)

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Program Manager B will support a growing research program within the Mixed Methods Research Lab focused on capturing contextual, socio-cultural and experiential factors that contribute to health disparities. The primary role of this full-time position is working with investigators to provide conceptual and technical support, in addition to oversight for 20+ research projects involving mixed method and qualitative methodologies. The Program Manager B will oversee the implementation, analysis and dissemination of complex Mixed Methods Research Lab (MMRL) research projects. S/he will collaborate with faculty and investigators throughout the university as well as University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and broader research communities.

Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Program Manager B will support a growing research program within the Mixed Methods Research Lab focused on capturing contextual, socio-cultural and experiential factors that contribute to health disparities. The primary role of this full-time position is working with investigators to provide conceptual and technical support, in addition to oversight for 20+ research projects involving mixed method and qualitative methodologies. The Program Manager B will oversee the implementation, analysis and dissemination of complex Mixed Methods Research Lab (MMRL) research projects. S/he will collaborate with faculty and investigators throughout the university as well as University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and broader research communities.

Job responsibilities will include consultation, grant submission, research protocol design, data collection, analysis, and publication. This position will also oversee personnel management and the daily incremental progress on each project. The Program Manager will train, educate, and mentor junior faculty within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) as well as external researchers in the qualitative, mixed method, and science of community engagement research approach to investigating health-related research questions. The Program Manager will build upon the MMRL's growing expertise in the science of community engagement research methods by providing lectures, trainings, and strategic outreach, as well as coordinating qualitative and mixed methods research efforts across UPHS and the University for expert consultation as needed. The Program Manager will lead and coordinate dissemination initiatives through newsletters, conferences, and academic publications. This will include analyzing data, writing manuscripts, finding new avenues for outreach, and coordinating the dissemination efforts of other qualitative and mixed methods researchers within DFMCH. The Program Manager will assist in the hiring of new staff, training, management, and professional development.

The position requires experience in the development of manuscripts, as well as methodological experience necessary to guide MMRL staff and student workers (including the responsibility to lead trainings on mixed method and qualitative techniques to staff and collaborators). The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously and in collaboration with internal and external investigators, including both clinicians and faculty researchers. The successful candidate must have prior experience in the following methodologies: focus groups, semi-to-unstructured interviews, participant observations, multidimensional scaling, qualitative array, incorporated within case-control, randomized controlled trial, retrospective and prospective cohort designs. Prior experience with IRB guidelines, policies, human subject research practices and advanced professional skills in the execution of research protocols is required. Exceptional writing and editing skills, effective communication with multiple constituencies including faculty, staff, internal and external partners, professional organizations, advocacy groups, and government agencies, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment are also required.

Qualifications
Master's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position contingent upon funding.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$59,703.00 - $113,435.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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